3 Week Check Up

[dcdowden]

Went to surgeon today to get staples out and for 3 week check up with x-rays. OS said all is well at this point and gave me a scrip for out patient PT 3 times a week for 4 weeks. I don't have to wear TED stockings anymore and will be able to take a shower tomorrow. Graduated from Home PT yesterday with flex increased to 105 from 85 when I left hospital 3 days after surgery. Extension improved to -5 from -15 when I left hospital. Riding recumbent bike at home comfortably. Still have some hard work to do in the next month at out patient PT, but so far so good. Asked OS about swelling, and he said it was normal and may take until about 3 months post op to look like the non operated leg.
Doug

 

[Josephine]

Oh you can shed the teds and take a shower! Aces, Doug!

As for the swelling, I'm now at 5½ months and mine is still swollen. But not with pain. It's just visibly bigger than it should be.

 

[Texas]

Congrats sounds like you got a great report.You didnt like those lovely fashion statements stocking,........kidding........Im happy your doing well......)

 

[Judles]

Keep up the great recup, Doug!!! (0)

 

[cindy88fan]

Way to go! Personally I would love to wear those fashionable stockings all the time...wouldn't you?:hehe: Keep up with the great recovery, you are doing great!

 

[calling_all_angels]

Doug,
I would say you are really doing great!!

 

[Sticker Lady]

Doug--
Good going! I know you'll miss your TED's--we all did--LOL. I'm still swelling a lot but it's soo much better than the pain I had before surgery. Good luck with the new PT.

Blessings,
Irene

 

[tooyoungforthis]

Doug, Way to Go!!! keep up the great work.